Marc Jacobs: 10 Things Every Woman Should Have

When it comes to your wardrobe, and life in general, designer Marc Jacobs believes "it's all about freedom of choice." Here, he shares the ten choices he thinks every woman should make, like owning a polka-dot Louis Vuitton wallet, personalized stationery, and more.

Marc Jacobs has always been fashion's cool kid—eternally adored in a supremely fickle world. The designer celebrates the individual, especially women with a flair for artistic, even eccentric, self-expression. "I'm a bit of an exhibitionist," he says. "I think most people like attention.' Jacobs draws on street-style blogs and music (this season, the Oliver! sound track) for inspiration. He's currently advocating a mix of textures, with dresses in patchwork and lamé, Dr. Seuss–style fur hats, and bell-shaped skirts that draw the eyes to the hips. "I trust my instincts," he says. With wardrobe, he says, and life in general, "it's all about freedom of choice."